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What is the oxidation number of iron in FeO?

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Answer:

2 electrons

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In Iron (II) oxide, or Ferrous Oxide, or FeO, the Iron element (Fe) is bonded to the Oxygen, in the oxidation state of "2". This means that the Iron has accepted 2 electrons from the Oxygen.

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+2

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